First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification
Methods and Courses

First Aid & CPR Recertification

Recertification courses are designed to refresh your memory and life-saving skills. The All-In-Class format is a great way to re-learn the skills you were once taught by a Canadian Red Cross instructor. This format allows students to complete their full training course in a classroom setting.

Attend your training anywhere from four to eight hours depending on the course level you have registered for. After completing and passing an exam, students will receive a temporary certificate which is valid for 30 days. Within 5-10 business days, students will receive a PDF copy of their certificate via email.

With the All-In-Class format, students are able to complete their training in one go with an experienced Canadian Red Cross instructor. Refresh your memory with theory and hands-on practice. This format is available for public training.

CPR/AED Level C Recertification

Duration

4 hours teaching time

Requirements

Proof of valid certification from an accepted WSIB-approved/OHS-approved provider

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice
knowledge test

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification

Duration

5.5 hours teaching time

Requirements

Proof of valid Canadian Red Cross
Certification

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice
knowledge test

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

*NOTE: Only available for Alberta residents

Standard First Aid & CPR / AED Level C Recertification

Duration

8 hours teaching time

Requirements

Proof of valid Canadian Red Cross Certification (Ontario residents only: must be from a full training course)

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice
knowledge test

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Professional Responder Recertification

While playing such an important role in our communities, First Responders are required to be First Aid and CPR/AED certified. Recertification courses are available for First Responders such as paramedics, firefighters, rescue safety teams and more.

These training courses have been developed to keep life-saving skills up-to-date while also building confidence in each participant’s abilities. It is important to understand the all of the techniques taught in a First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder training course.

We understand that each of these courses cover a wide range of material which is why they are taught by highly experienced Canadian Red Cross instructors. We strive to provide the best training possible, especially for our First Responders. With this in mind, each Professional Responder training course is equipped with top-notch training equipment, perfect for learning and practicing life-saving skills.

First Responder (FR) Recertification

Duration

20 hours in-class

Requirements

Proof of valid First Responder Canadian Red Cross Certification

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice
knowledge test

Successful demonstration of required skills

Successful complete of minimum one practical scenario

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification

Duration

40 hours teaching time

Requirements

Proof of valid Emergency Medical Responder Canadian Red Cross Certification

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice
knowledge test

Successful demonstration of required skills

Successfully complete minimum of two practical scenarios (one medical, one trauma)

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

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At Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, our unwavering dedication lies in delivering community-centric programs that empower individuals with vital life-saving skills. We are committed to equipping every participant in our courses with the essential techniques to respond confidently in the face of diverse emergencies. Although we hope that such situations never arise, we stand ready to promptly and effectively address them when necessary. Our facilities spanning across Canada are equipped with state-of-the-art First Aid and CPR equipment and supplies, ensuring the highest standard of care. Discover the breadth of our Canadian Red Cross programs or contact us for expert guidance in selecting the course that best suits your unique needs and circumstances.

Recertification
Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a Recertification course at Coast2Coast, you must have a valid (not expired) certificate from the Canadian Red Cross. If you are registering for a CPR Recertification course, your current certificate is not required to be from the Canadian Red Cross, but must be from a WSIB-approved or OHS-approved provider. Conditions vary based on the province you are completing your training in as well as the course level you wish to register for.

Currently, we provide First Aid & CPR training in Ontario and Alberta.

First Aid & CPR Recertification

In Ontario and Alberta, you may recertify CPR/AED Level C more than once. If you currently hold a CPR/AED Level C certificate from a Recertification course, you are welcome to take another Recertification course as many times as you want, provided that your current certificate is not expired.

Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C cannot be recertified in Ontario. You must complete the full training course instead. However, Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C can be recertified in Alberta.

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C can be recertified in both Ontario and Alberta, but in Ontario, it can only be recertified once. This means you will need to alternate between a full course and a Recertification course.

Professional Responder Recertification

You may complete a Recertification course each time you need to renew your First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder certification as long as your current certificate is not expired.

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Harri Cool

Had a really great experience. The instructor “WALAA” was very professional and friendly. She makes sure you understand thoroughly. She is so experienced and teaches perfectly.

Christina Yang

Mitra She was amazing 🤩🎉🎉🎉

Response from the owner:Hey Christina! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our Richmond Hill first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

harpreet kaur cheema

I had a great experience during my first aid training. The sessions were informative, and I was able to understand everything easily. Our teacher, Julia, was very kind and explained each topic clearly. Overall, it was a very useful and enjoyable training.

Kriti Dhakal

Tamara Bailey

Overall great

Jedaeya Palmer

Teresa is an amazing instructor. She engages with the class well and has a fun personality!

Bogdana Scrivens

Walla is a fantastic instructor!

Kushang Mistry

It was wonderful class. And instructor was explaining everything clearly and up to the point. I enjoyed a lot.

Chen Ye

Nice place, Instructor WALAA is very professional and friendly, Passed the test for Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

WJY Winnie

I really love how Teresa teaches~ and the lesson is interesting!

Aida Situ

A very good refresh memory and experiences with the instructor.

Joseph Chan

Teresa Kwoon was fantastic!

Mohamed Aboualy

Excellent course with an amazing instructor Walaa. She did more than my expectations. I appreciate her efforts,and I will advise my colleagues to join this course here.

Kirpal Lottey

Great experience. Instructor Walaa was great at communicating and keeping the class engaged.

Abu Ggayi

My instructor was Rana Osman. This was my 1st First Aid & CPR/AED training from a professional organization. I was greatly amazed at her patience, knowledge and the skill at which she explained, demonstrated and guided us through the hands on practical skills. I can't wait to have another experience in other skills like Basic Life Support by Coast2Coast.

saeid changiz

This class was one of the best and most practical courses I have ever taken. Ms.Mitra is full of energy, and her classes are filled with great real-life examples for emergency situations.

Goodness Gracious

Ahmed E was great!

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Rosemary Dipronio

I enjoyed the class very much! The instructor Ahmed Elsaid style of teaching was very engaging and informative!

Linda Borromeo

Ahmed Elsaid was a great instructor. He kept us all engaged and interested.

Jennifer Suissa

Lots of information. Clearly explained. Good atmosphere for learning new things.

hola

I had an amazing experience with my standard CPR training

Sahil Sharma

Great experience with Standard First Aid and CPR AED Certification

Emae

Great teaching and clear topics. Friendly environment

bekah

Walaa is an amazing teacher! Made learning very fun and easy to follow along and understand. She is also super helpful and funny. I hope to get her again each time 🙂

Yusuf ERSAG

The instuctor is very knowledgeable and friendly. The teaching methods and approach are professional. The course is well designed and great for beginners. Thank you — we had a very nice and useful day.

Oluwashola Oshoba

Karisa is a very detailed and patient instructor/teacher

Arri byer-maloney

Walaa was amazing. I really enjoyed her course it was very informative and encouraging.

Anthony Samy

Completed my first aid recertification here with Harlaj and he was excellent. Great teacher. Came back for certification with Walaa who was also phenomenal, very knowledgeable & friendly. Thank you!

Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with Harlaj. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Nzisa Mutie

Crystal our instructor was exceptional.The different first aid skills that we got trained on,the overall class engagement was spot on.Would definitely recommend!!

Chukwudi Chukwuma

Karisa is a really fun instruction, and I really enjoyed her instructing.

Florence Lee

Teresa was a great instructor! Material was very clearly presented and easy to follow.

Response from the owner:Florence, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Scarborough first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Raymond Lui

I attended the Emergency CPR/AED Level C course instructed by T. Kwoon.
Her instruction was clear and enable me to successfully obtain the First-Aid Certificate.

Response from the owner:Hey Raymond! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED training course with Teresa as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and it's great to hear you earned your first aid certificate! If you ever have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Scarborough first aid and CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

Tim Yu

Teresa was engaging and the class was interesting and informative!

Response from the owner:Hi Tim! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our Scarborough CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Wai Fung Chan

Amazing instructor!

Response from the owner:Hi Wai Fung! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our Scarborough first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Rehan 1

I loved the teaching it was very good and our instructor azra was very good

Response from the owner:Hi Rehan! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our Scarborough first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Sam Lee

Had my emergency first aid class here with Mitra. Awesome class, very informative. Mitra is an amazing instructor. Enjoyed the class and had fun while learning very useful skills. Feel a lot more confident in providing first aid to others if such situation arises.
Definitely recommend!

Response from the owner:Hey Sam! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs again. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent Emergency First Aid training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. It's great to hear that you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our Richmond Hill first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Niyati Mehta

I did my emergency training course with Coast2Coast recently. Our instructor was Adam McDonald and he was awesome during in person training. I feel confident about performing CPR and AED in any emergency situation if needed. Thank you!

Response from the owner:Hi Niyati! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us and that you left confident in your skills! Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our North York first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Qiya Huang

Mohamed is a great instructor! His class was much more detailed and comprehensive than my previous BLS course. He explained everything clearly and made the training really engaging.

Response from the owner:Qiya, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our North York CPR training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you next year for your BLS recertification. Stay safe!

Avani Ubhi

My experience with Coast 2 Coast was very beneficial and I enjoyed the class.The Instructor Walaa was very good and informative which made the experince so wonderful. I look forward to going with Coast 2 Coast again in the future!

Response from the owner:Avani, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Mississauga first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Can't wait to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Tanasija Popovic

Ahmed Elsaid he is the best teacher

Response from the owner:Tanasija, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Etobicoke first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Joshwa Ricknauth

Very educational. Dimitrih was a great instructor!

Response from the owner:Joshwa, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Brampton first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed yet another safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Daniel J Yi

It was the most interactive session I had over the years. Time allocation was efficient and easy to understand. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Daniel, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Newmarket first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Eseosa O

Very thorough and explanatory

Response from the owner:Hi Eseosa! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent course at our Calgary first aid training facility. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Calvin Ma

The course fit my needs. Instructor Rana was knowledgeable, approachable and answered all of our questions. Perfect amount of information and details.

Response from the owner:Calvin, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Calgary first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Olesia Grachova

Got my First Aid & AED C certificate today for the first time!
Big thanks to Rana for helping us gain real hands-on skills and warm friendly teaching. It is important when all of your questions was answered.
We had such a great team, fun tasks, and the 8 hours just flew by.

Response from the owner:Hi Olesia! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course with us at our Calgary first aid and CPR training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Harleen Kaur

Instructor was so good.He made us understand everything in a fun way. Overall, it was amazing.

Response from the owner:Harleen, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Brampton first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Tahmineh Sohrabi

Our instructor Ahmed Elsaid was AMAZING. The course was very thorough and fun. Teaching methodology was great and interactive. My only complaint are the very uncomfortable chairs especially for a call that lasts 8 hours

Response from the owner:Tahmineh, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Hamilton first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! We also appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding the seating. It has been forwarded to our management team. Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Minh Thien Nguyen

I had a great experience with Coast2Coast First Aid and CPR! The instructors were friendly, patient, and explained everything very clearly. The hands-on practice really helped me feel confident during the exam, and I passed on my first try 🎉.
The class was well organized, and they made sure everyone had time to practice and ask questions. I would definitely recommend Coast2Coast to anyone who wants quality CPR and First Aid training. Thank you so much for helping me succeed!

Response from the owner:Minh, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable first aid and CPR training course at our Scarborough facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

What Courses can
be Recertified?

We offer Recertification courses for many different training levels including CPR/AED Level C, Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, First Responder and Emergency Medical Responder.

If you would like to recertify any other certificates (CPR/AED Level A or Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, for example), then you may need to register for a full training course. Some courses are not available for Recertification depending on the province.

CPR/AED Level A: No Recertification course is available for CPR/AED Level A. You must complete the full training.
CPR/AED Level C: Recertification is available for CPR/AED Level C and can be recertified multiple times in a row.
Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C: Recertification is only available to our Alberta residents and can be recertified multiple times in a row. Ontario does not allow Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification.
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C: Recertification is available for Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C. In Alberta, the course may be recertified multiple times in a row, but in Ontario, you must alternate between a full course and a Recertification course.
First Responder: Recertification is available for First Responder and can be recertified multiple times in a row.
Emergency Medical Responder: Recertification is available for Emergency Medical Responder and can be recertified multiple times in a row.

If your current First Aid and CPR/AED certificate from the Canadian Red Cross is about to expire, then you should enroll in a WSIB approved or OHS-approved Recertification course. With recertification training, students will primarily focus on practicing hands-on skills such as CPR, bandaging and more.

Refresh your memory by practicing the skills you were once taught and learn new life-saving techniques from a certified Canadian Red Cross instructor! Recertification training will occur over a shorter duration of time compared to the full training course you originally completed.

Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities in Canada

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics provides WSIB-approved and OHS-approved First Aid, CPR, EMR, Youth training courses and more in over 23 locations in Canada! We pride ourselves on providing the best training experience possible, ensuring our students leave their course feeling confident in their life-saving skills.

First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification